Comprehensive initiatives for community transformation
Community GWS (Group Work Station) is an income generation project impacting 10 tribal villages in Anaikatty. We provide skill training and job work to support sustainable livelihoods for community members.
Comprehensive health programs and awareness campaigns focused on preventive care, nutrition, hygiene, and overall wellness. We organize regular health camps and awareness sessions for rural communities.
ARCC offers 9 skill development courses including house wiring, catering, tailoring, beautician training, computer education, and more. Over 800 youth trained since 2012.
Dedicated programs for women's education, skill training, and entrepreneurship development. Empowering women to become financially independent and community leaders through targeted initiatives.
9 Comprehensive courses designed for rural empowerment
Basic computers including DTP, Tally, C & C++. This course has progressed into higher-end courses for college students and dropouts who hope to find a career in IT.
Duration: 6-12 months
Students learn to stitch blouses, churidhars, dresses and set up their own shops to earn from homes. Hand and machine embroidery courses also conducted.
Duration: 6 months
Basic and advanced beautician courses including Reflexology, Aroma Therapy, Bridal makeup, Face Drawing, and Advanced Hair Styling. Students earn an average ₹5000 for bridal makeup.
Duration: 3-6 months
Students learn different kinds of South Indian curry dishes. They are encouraged to go on catering services along with their trainer to get hands-on experience.
Duration: 6 months
Students learn to repair cell phones, reset phones, buy spare parts and fix broken phones. Very useful as they make money in their villages through phone repairs.
Duration: 4 months
Started in association with Bethany Medical Center (BMC). Our vision is to start health centers in hamlets so immediate medical needs are catered to locally.
Duration: 12 months
School dropout tribal boys learn house wiring which gives them jobs. Taught in a practical way. Great demand for electricians in Anaikatty village and the city.
Duration: 6 months
Motivation classes teaching communication, facing interviews, building confidence and boldness, and ethics. Regular part of curriculum to prevent discontinuation.
Duration: Ongoing
Students get trained in spoken English to be on par with city counterparts. Encouraged to speak and communicate in English confidently.
Duration: Ongoing
Upliftment of Sustainable Communities of Anaikatty Leveraging Economies
UPSCALE is a social enterprise aimed at making the communities of Anaikatty sustainable over a period of 3 years, thereby supporting ARCC and other trust activities.
About 100 to 120 people from villages are part of this journey. We have trained them in skills and given them job work, continuing to take orders to sustain the working.
This project represents our vision for long-term sustainability, where communities can support themselves through productive work and entrepreneurship.
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